Originally posted by ChesterJohn
From what I saw he started it. If you even push a cop or sometimes just poke a finger you can be charged whit assault on an officer. the police
hitting in his head was a little much but they are allowed to use what ever force necessary to keep them from braking a blockade.

No.

The police, is there to protect the people ... not the 1% of the people, against the other 99%. This is their job, and this is what they have sworn
to do. In reality, the cops are traitors ... and should be treated as such. If this goes out to be a war, they should be judged as such ...

The entire world is at it's feet, this is not a time to stand idle and allow the few to screw the life for the rest of the world.

It is a human right, to assembly ... it is a human right, to protest ... and as we speak, the cops in the US, as well as in the rest of the western
world, are aiding in removing those human rights. Not only these, but others as well ...

As I said ... there is only one way, and that is to take up arms and revolt ...

Originally posted by ovumcranium
Wow. Hope u-tube doesn't delete this clip. Didja catch the look on all those cops faces?? The size of that guy, and his obvious "mana" was too
much for them. One cop who came on the scene later looked like he could be a scary jerk though..

In Polynesian culture, mana is a spiritual quality considered to have supernatural origin—a sacred impersonal force existing in the universe.
Therefore to have mana is to have influence and authority, and efficacy—the power to perform in a given situation. This essential quality of mana is
not limited to persons—peoples, governments, places and inanimate objects can possess mana. There are two ways to obtain mana: through birth and
through warfare. People or objects that possess mana are accorded respect because their possession of mana gives them authority, power, and prestige.
The word’s meaning is complex because mana is a basic foundation of the Polynesian worldview.

edit on 17-10-2011 by ovumcranium because: added "mana" definition

Awesome thankyou for posting this very intreasting quote about Mana but i think we can also call this bravery, compassion and attitude brought on by
adversity, fear and pain but this is just my humble opinion. I live in NYC
and though I've had some run ins with the police I have never been one to start any trouble with them but there have been times i have been verbally
assulted by these NYC cops though not many! When one is handed power
without having respect for his own authority there is an abuse of power! I'm sure we have all heard the saying "power corrupts and absolute power
corrupts absolutly" well that has never been more true then right now
in this city, nation and world! Though I don't agree that protesting this way could be the path to fix our system because all i foresee is violence
instigated by factions of infiltrators that will undermine peaceful demonstration!
I believe that we can all have much more of an effect through boycotting that which empowers these corporations,
entities and politicians. In this way of demonstrating there will be no violence, arrest or alienation of the public and it's also much more likely
to get our message accross! Though this is just my opinion and we would all need to sacrifice our luxuries and i don't think most people are too keen
on doing this!

You can't get much better than a peaceful demonstration. Yes, you can boycott goods and services, (see what happened at BOA) but you still need to be
seen to do so, otherwise it is just so much propaganda. Then you can protest the right to assembly, (see what happened at the Jefferson memorial) Then
you can protest at police brutality, (see what happened at the Jefferson memorial part 2) overriding factor, police overstating their powers big time.
The big marine made wee boys out of them, but they were also deferential towards him, not like the guy, (not a woman, but makes no difference) who was
fisted in the face, just shows you doesn't it.

It all started in one person in the crowd tried to remove a barricade, the fighting started only after a protestor pushed a cop up unto that point
everyone was pretty much keeping it cool. Once the punch took place the cops started hitting that person and then others started fighting the police
as well.

I some how missed this on ATS and was shown by a friend yesterday!
I was so happy to see how this went, tells alot about our policeforce as well as
One lone American with the power of truth and strength on his side.

I still wonder why the Tea Party didn't have police presence at their gathers?
Yet, a peaceful demonstration of Americans right to protest is being
bullied and harrassed.

I saw this on TV; this may not be the greatest effort to provide the educational activity that the public needs to participate in the democratic
process but it is a great motivational video and it can be followed up by many other activities. Clearly this could go a long way to set the stage for
many other activities in the right direction.

I am having a truly hard time understanding the comments in regards to this post. It appears a majority of the people here support this Marine,
clearly acting out to get attention.

Yes, he has the right to voice his opinion yet I am sure there are laws about indecency and noise pollution in the NYC. Even if there wasn't laws in
regards to this...... he is trying to intimidate and prevoke the police. This man is clearly a media hog looking for a way to the major TV outlets
for interviews, etc.

I have shown this video to all of my fellow Marine friends. All state this man is a disgrace. As I agree. He is wearing the uniform as an employee
thus speaking on the behalf of the USA. His job is not to speak for the USA, we have people whom do that for us, whether right, wrong, or
indifferent. If he wants a public speaking job for the US then apply for it. The avenues that his opinions are expressed are very wrong.

Put on street clothes and give our rant pal.........

Oh my.... the video above my post just solidifies everything I stated. His "uhh" and "you know" just add to my rant. I cant make it past one minute
of this video. Idiocracy here we come.

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